University of California 4-H Latino Initiative: Experiences of Bicultural and Bilingual Staff

We report data from the first year of an initiative to engage Latino youth and families in the 4-H Youth Development Program, managed by the University of California. Through qualitative questionnaires and focus group interviews, we analyzed experiences of 6 new bilingual and bicultural program staf...

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Published in:Journal of youth development (Online) 2019-01, Vol.14 (3), p.31-44
Main Authors: Worker, Steven M., Fábregas Janeiro, María G., Diaz Carrasco, Claudia P., Soule, Katherine E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bilingualism
diversity initiative
latino youth development
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Summary:We report data from the first year of an initiative to engage Latino youth and families in the 4-H Youth Development Program, managed by the University of California. Through qualitative questionnaires and focus group interviews, we analyzed experiences of 6 new bilingual and bicultural program staff, hired specifically to implement youth development programming to reach Latino youth. Staff reported a steep learning curve, with competing demands to build relationships, engage youth, and show results. Lessons learned may help shape activities that other youth development programs may consider in similar efforts.
ISSN:2325-4017
2325-4009
2325-4017
DOI:10.5195/jyd.2019.667